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puravida · 08-07-2015, 04:03 PM

Hi guys,

Have a question about window tint . . . I recently had my car tinted and there are multiple small "bubbles" that i notice on the drivers window.

I've owned many cars over the years but never had one tinted and not sure what is normal/acceptable. .

total newbie question I know . . . but wanted to get some input before I bring my car back to the shop.

Appreciate your thoughts . . .

thanks !

Tectoniic · 08-07-2015, 04:09 PM

it didn't happen to my driver's window but my back window had some small bubbles that went away after a day or two. The place where I got the tints told me that was normal. I wouldn't see why driver's window would be any different

86Hiro · 08-07-2015, 04:56 PM

When window tint is applied, there is very very minimal amount of moisture still left between the glass and tint. It takes a few days for the moisture to dry out. its recommended to leave it in the sun for a few days if possible, so that it CAN dry out easily. Also, do NOT roll down the windows for AT LEAST 3-5 days to let the tint adhere 100%. Any bubbles if left out in the sun will seal completely. If AFTER 7 days and the bubbles are still present, call the tint shop, or mobile tint guy whomever you used, and let them know.

WhiteFRS69 · 08-07-2015, 05:34 PM

its either moisture

or the guy didnt clean the windows enough and its dirt trapped between the window and tint

86Hiro · 08-07-2015, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

its either moisture

or the guy didnt clean the windows enough and its dirt trapped between the window and tint

If its dirt, get a refund and go somewhere else that has a great rep.

I had my FRS tinted by Toyota/Scion in 13', and they used the "DigiFilm'. I just had it retinted 2 weeks, by a Mobile Tinter. He stripped the old tint, and applied the new tint in 1 hour and 20 minutes!! 5% Suntek Carbon all windows with strip, AND 55% Suntek Carbon on the entire windshield. It did have bubbles, but they went away after a few days from the Sun drying them out.

puravida · 08-08-2015, 02:09 AM

Thanks guys . . . appreciate the posts

Joyride86 · 08-08-2015, 06:36 AM

What everyone said is completely true. I get all of my cars tinted. Give it a week to see what happens. If it is still present after a week, just go back to your tint guy and get it fixed. Expect longer dry times if you are in a cooler environment.

One trick I do is after I get tints done, I put painters tape over the window switches. This way I or my passenger do not accidently roll down the windows.

08-07-2015, 04:03 PM	#1
puravida Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 14 brz, 97 nsx, 85 land cruiser Location: so'cal Posts: 31 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	question about window tint Hi guys, Have a question about window tint . . . I recently had my car tinted and there are multiple small "bubbles" that i notice on the drivers window. I've owned many cars over the years but never had one tinted and not sure what is normal/acceptable. . total newbie question I know . . . but wanted to get some input before I bring my car back to the shop. Appreciate your thoughts . . . thanks !

08-07-2015, 04:09 PM	#2
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08-07-2015, 04:56 PM	#3
86Hiro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Wauchula,FL Posts: 213 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When window tint is applied, there is very very minimal amount of moisture still left between the glass and tint. It takes a few days for the moisture to dry out. its recommended to leave it in the sun for a few days if possible, so that it CAN dry out easily. Also, do NOT roll down the windows for AT LEAST 3-5 days to let the tint adhere 100%. Any bubbles if left out in the sun will seal completely. If AFTER 7 days and the bubbles are still present, call the tint shop, or mobile tint guy whomever you used, and let them know.

08-07-2015, 05:34 PM	#4
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	its either moisture or the guy didnt clean the windows enough and its dirt trapped between the window and tint

08-08-2015, 02:09 AM	#6
puravida Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 14 brz, 97 nsx, 85 land cruiser Location: so'cal Posts: 31 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys . . . appreciate the posts

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